Canon
EOS R10
Compact 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera with fast burst shooting, Dual Pixel AF II, and 4K 60p video.
$979
Released May 2022
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 2.5 years newer.
Wins
EOS R10
Wins
Alpha 1 II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 29 frames)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R10
123 × 88 × 83 mm
429 g (0.95 lb / 15.13 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
EOS R10 is 14mm narrower and 9mm shorter than Alpha 1 II but it is also 1mm thicker.
EOS R10 is 314 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm EOS R10 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R10
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R10
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R10
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.5, 87.8, 83.4
Weight
429 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
230 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 29 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R10
Pros
- ✓Lightweight APS-C body
- ✓15fps mechanical and 23fps electronic burst
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject tracking
- ✓Oversampled 4K 30p and 4K 60p option
- ✓Strong enthusiast value
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single card slot
- –Smaller LP-E17 battery
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R10 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R10 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R10 and Alpha 1 II?
EOS R10 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R10 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R10 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R10 or the Alpha 1 II?
EOS R10 reaches 23 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R10 and Alpha 1 II?
EOS R10 weighs 429 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the EOS R10 is 314 g lighter.
Do the EOS R10 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
EOS R10: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R10 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
EOS R10: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 450 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R10 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R10 launched at $979 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The EOS R10 is $5,520 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.